Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

The Cottage is a delightful two-bedroom end of terrace cottage located in the quiet rural village of Redpath, just a short drive from Melrose with pubs, restaurants, boutique shops and a supermarket and easy access to the surrounding Border towns. The property has many original features and is conveniently situated for access to the Borders Railway Terminus at Tweedbank, providing regular services into Edinburgh.

Ground Floor

Reception Hall, Living Room, Dining Room

Mezzanine Floor

Kitchen, Family Bathroom

First Floor

Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2

Outside

Garden grounds.

Mileage

Edinburgh 36 miles, Melrose 5 miles, Earlston 2 miles. (All distances are approximate)

Situation

The Cottage is located in the, ancient conservation area of Redpath, around 2 miles south of Earlston. A popular location for those commuting to work in Edinburgh or looking for a holiday cottage. Edinburgh is easily accessible using the A68 road or the Borders Railway from Tweedbank, which reopened in 2015 giving half hourly services into the city. Redpath is also a popular location for families as it falls in the catchment area of the highly rated Earlston High School. Earlston has a range of shops, cafes, visitor accommodation and sports facilities. The well known Abbey towns of Kelso and Melrose are within easy reach by car and the largest town in The Borders, Galasheils is just a short drive away, offering several supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, shops and a cinema. The surrounding countryside offers a wide range of walking, and cycling from the doorstep of the property.

Description

The Cottage is entered through the front door leading off the main street through Redpath.

On entry, into the entrance hallway leads the sitting room with exposed wooden beams and an open fireplace, opposite the sitting room is a dining room with room for a 10 placing dining table there an open fireplace, exposed wooden beams. There is also a useful under - the stairs – storage cupboard.

Rising to the mezzanine floor into what is the extension of the original property is the kitchen, with wooden base units, electric cooker and views over the rear garden, there is a door giving access to the rear garden. The bathroom is fitted with a w.c, bath and sink.

Continuing up the staircase to the first floor accommodation, there are two double sized bedrooms with velux windows.

Garden Grounds

The Cottage benefits from being the end terrace, to the side of the property is a gravel, track which is shared with neighbouring properties, giving access to the rear of the property. Through a wooden gate is a private garden laid to lawn with mature borders, views to the rear of the garden over open countryside. There is potential to create some parking to the rear of the property, as neighbouring properties have done, subject to gaining necessary planning consent.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

The postcode for the property is TD4 6AD

What3words

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale.

Listing and Conservation

Please be aware, The Cottage is not listed, it is situated in a conservation area.

Services

Mains electricity.

Private drainage to a septic tank.

Mains water.

Council Tax

Band B

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band C

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Particulars and Plans

These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Misrepresentations

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie Borders LLP, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important Notice

Rettie Borders LLP, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie Borders LLP have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/ funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.